Field Driller I

Nabors Industries Ltd; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors Industries Ltd in Kuwait City is seeking a Driller with 3+ years on a 3000 HP rig to ensure safe, efficient drilling operations around the drill floor and BOP. You will oversee rig up/down, monitor performance, and ensure adherence to safety, production and budget goals.

Under the guidance of the Rig Manager, you will lead preventive maintenance, training, and problem-solving to sustain continuous operations and best practices on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as Driller with 3000 HP rig.
• Strong knowledge of Floorhand, Motorhand and Derrickhand.
• Ability to wear respiratory protective devices.
• Fluent English reading, writing and speaking.
• High school diploma or equivalent AC/SCR rig experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of drill crew and support personnel on and around the drill floor.
• Oversee proper rig up and rig down and maintain equipment.
• Monitor drilling operations and performance of pumps, weight indicators, and drill pipe.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Rig Manager and crew.
• Provide on-the-job training and support for crew development.
• Ensure compliance with established drilling plans and housekeeping.

Skills

Driller experience

Safety leadership

English communication

Technical rig knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AC/SCR rig experience

Canrig/top drives exposure

Computer with multiple screens

Job description

The Driller is responsible for ensuring that the work in and around the drill floor and BOP as well as the rig up and rig down procedures and the drilling operations occurs in a safe and effective manner thereby meeting and or exceeding Nabors Drilling Company s and the contracting Company s goals and objective for safety production and budget The Driller works under the direction and supervision of the Rig Manager Ability to perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable Accommodations Minimum 3 years experience as Driller with 3000 HP Rig Strong knowledge of the Floorhand Motorhand and Derrickhand positions Ability to wear respiratory protective devices Ability to communicate in English - read-write -speak fluently

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma certificate or equivalent AC and or SCR Rig experience Completion of Certified Driller Level - Well Control course that is unexpired Experience using computer and multiple screens to monitor drilling activities Anticipate potential problems pre plan and implement corrective action in a timely manner thereby helping to ensure outcomes reach company goals for the drilling operations Work with the Rig Manager to assist with post analysis reviews of critical actions and implement ongoing best practice activities for future operations Ensuring the safety of the drill crew and all support personnel working in and about the drill floor Oversee proper rig up and rig down continual preventive maintenance and repair of the equipment used in the drilling operations along with ensuring continual cleaning and housekeeping in and about the drill floor Ensure drilling operations follow established plan Substitute for a Floorhand in the absence of a trained Floorhand Together with the Rig manager continually train and develop employees working on the drilling rig so as to meet the employee s career goals while at the same time meeting the needs of the company Responsible for monitoring the progress of the drilling operation determine when bits need to be changed while operating pumps rotary table draw-works and drill pipe Ability to operate rig utilizing rig controls while monitoring operation of various equipment pump pressures weight indicator drill string weight etc Knowledge of Drilling rig equipment capacity and functionality including but not limited to Canrig Top Drives accumulator units draw works Adjust mud pumps to maintain the proper circulation rate Ability to perform basic math functions

Essential Functions

Attention span to stay alert and attentive for up to 12 hour tour Able to works 28 days on and 28 days off including holidays weekends and or days and nights Able to work well with others while working in a close environment for extended periods of time with minimal ability to leave the driller s cabin Make important judgment decisions that affect the safety of the crew Give verbal instructions clearly and concisely Advanced knowledge of the emergency shut-in procedures and be able to respond to any emergency efficiently and professionally Able to stand or stand and walk throughout the tour while wearing steel toed boots Occasionally climb steep stairs and walking on steel decking as well as gravel board roads and area that can be covered in drilling fluids mud snow and ice Must be able to repetitively climb stairs and ladders work in an unprotected environment as well as be able to lift carry and work with items weighing upwards of 35 lbs Assist the Rig Manager with trouble shooting and problem-solving duties and decisive manner

Other duties as required by the Rig Manager

Minimum 3 years experience as Driller with 3000 HP Rig Strong knowledge of the Floorhand, Motorhand and Derrickhand positions. Ability to wear respiratory protective devices. Ability to communicate in English - read-write -speak fluently. Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma, certificate or equivalent AC and/or SCR Rig experience Completion of Certified Driller Level - Well Control course that is unexpired Experience using computer and multiple screens to monitor drilling activities Anticipate potential problems, pre plan and implement corrective action in a timely manner thereby helping to ensure outcomes reach company goals for the drilling operations Work with the Rig Manager to assist with post analysis reviews of critical actions and implement ongoing best practice activities for future operations. Ensuring the safety of the drill crew and all support personnel working in and about the drill floor. Oversee proper rig up and rig down, continual preventive maintenance and repair of the equipment used in the drilling operations along with ensuring continual cleaning and housekeeping in and about the drill floor. Ensure drilling operations follow established plan. Substitute for a Floorhand in the absence of a trained Floorhand Together with the Rig manager, continually train and develop employees working on the drilling rig so as to meet the employee's career goals while at the same time meeting the needs of the company. Responsible for monitoring the progress of the drilling operation, determine when bits need to be changed while operating pumps, rotary table, draw-works and drill pipe. Ability to operate rig utilizing rig controls while monitoring operation of various equipment (pump pressures, weight indicator, drill string weight, etc.) Knowledge of Drilling rig equipment capacity and functionality including but not limited to Canrig Top Drives, accumulator units, draw works. Adjust mud pumps to maintain the proper circulation rate. Ability to perform basic math functions. Essential Functions: Attention span to stay alert and attentive for up to 12 hour tour. Able to works 28 days on and 28 days off, including holidays, weekends and or days and nights. Able to work well with others while working in a close environment for extended periods of time with minimal ability to leave the driller's cabin. Make important judgment decisions that affect the safety of the crew. Give verbal instructions clearly and concisely. Advanced knowledge of the emergency shut-in procedures and be able to respond to any emergency efficiently and professionally Able to stand or stand and walk throughout the tour while wearing steel toed boots. Occasionally climb steep stairs and walking on steel decking as well as gravel, board roads and area that can be covered in drilling fluids, mud, snow and ice. Must be able to repetitively climb stairs and ladders, work in an unprotected environment as well as be able to lift / carry and work with items weighing upwards of 35 lbs. Assist the Rig Manager with trouble shooting and problem-solving duties and decisive manner.